Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG & IgM Antibodies Blood Test Kit
£89 ✓ In Stock
Your sample goes to a UKAS accredited laboratory meeting ISO 15189 standards.
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How it works
Your testing journey
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Receive your kit by post
Dispatched same working day if ordered before 3pm. Royal Mail Tracked delivery, typically 1–3 working days. 90% of kits arrive within 24 hours.
Visit a partner clinic
Book a phlebotomy appointment at one of our 365+ UK partner clinics. Take your kit with you — the phlebotomist will collect your sample using the materials provided.
Phlebotomy fee applies (paid at clinic)
Venous blood draw at a clinic
A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm using the vacutainers provided in your kit. The appointment takes around 10 minutes.
Return by prepaid envelope
Seal your sample in the biohazard bag provided and drop it in any Royal Mail postbox using the prepaid Tracked 24 envelope. Post Monday–Thursday for best results.
Venous Blood Collection Kit
This kit is sent to you and taken to your chosen clinic. The phlebotomist will collect your sample using the materials provided.
- 1Vacutainer blood collection tubes
- 2Needle and butterfly needle
- 3Tourniquet
- 4Alcohol swab
- 5Cotton wool and gauze
- 6Adhesive plaster
- 7Biohazard specimen bag
- 8Prepaid return envelope (Royal Mail Tracked 24)
- 9Laboratory request form
- 10Instructions for the phlebotomist
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against Cytomegalovirus (CMV). The presence of IgG antibodies usually indicates a past infection with CMV and suggests that the individual has developed long-term immunity. These antibodies typically remain detectable for life after infection. This test is crucial for determining prior exposure, which is particularly important for pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. A positive IgG with negative IgM generally indicates past infection rather than active disease. Results outside the normal range may need a follow-up with your GP.
Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies against Cytomegalovirus (CMV). The presence of IgM antibodies typically indicates a recent or acute CMV infection, as these are the first antibodies produced by the immune system in response to a new infection. A positive IgM result, especially in conjunction with a negative IgG result, suggests a primary infection, which requires careful clinical management, particularly in pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. IgM antibodies usually become undetectable within a few months of infection. Results outside the normal range may need a follow-up with your GP.
This test is for screening and information only — it is not a medical diagnosis or professional advice. Please have your results reviewed by a qualified doctor or healthcare provider who can explain what they mean for your personal health situation. If your results show anything outside the normal range, or if you're worried about your health, see your doctor as soon as you can. Don't change any medications or treatments based on these results alone — always talk to your healthcare provider first.
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Four steps to clarity
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Pick your panel
Browse over 200 clinically designed test kits and choose the one that fits your goals.
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Kit to your door
Everything you need arrives in discreet packaging with step-by-step instructions inside.
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Collect your sample
Follow the simple instructions in your kit — whether it's a finger-prick at home or a venous draw at a partner clinic.
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Insights delivered
Clear, easy-to-understand results sent to you online with actionable health guidance.
Frequently asked questions
CMV is a common virus usually harmless in healthy adults but can be serious during pregnancy (risk of congenital CMV) and in immunocompromised people. Testing shows whether you have current, recent, or past infection.
IgG+/IgM- = past infection, immune. IgG-/IgM- = never infected. IgG+/IgM+ = possible recent infection, needs further investigation. IgG-/IgM+ = possible very early infection, repeat in 2-3 weeks.
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